Samuel Bryan army certificate of merit, 1849 Mar. 7.

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Samuel Bryan army certificate of merit, 1849 Mar. 7.

U.S. Army certificate of merit entitling farrier Samuel Bryan of the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen to additional pay for his distinguished service in the Battle of Chapultepec, 13 Sept. 1847. Signed by President Zachary Taylor and Acting Secretary of War Reverdy Johnson.

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